The claim refers to the assertion of something commonly without proof or evidence.
When writing an essay claims are generally made out of cultural common knowledge which is shared with the readers. An essay consisting of just common knowledge doesn't attract readers or interest them by stating what is obvious.
When providing a claim evidence is necessary which asserts "how do you know?"
Hence in the above claim, evidence which best supports is many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
As the claim declares the condition of the zoo for improving health conditions and safety. Due to unhealthy conditions animals die prematurely due to infections and diseases.
This is an extract from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Explanation:
- Ben Roger was of the same age as Tom. When Tom was whitewashing the fence, he came there eating an apple. he was giving a long melodious whoop at intervals with a ding- dong, ding-dong.
- He was personating a steamboat. He slowed down the speed and pretended as if he was drawing nine feet of water. He acted as if he was the boat, the captain and the engine bell.
- Then he pretened as if he was stopping the forty feet wheel with a ting-a-ling-ling.
And leaps the warrior’s at the shine / And flash of kindred swords!”
